HuskyTHON is a year-long philanthropic effort at the University of Connecticut to raise funds and awareness for Connecticut Children's, a Children's Miracle Network Hospital. This effort culminates in an 18-hour dance marathon in the spring, where thousands of UConn students come together to dance for those who can't. HuskyTHON is entirely student-run and our Management Team of 32 undergraduate student leaders work tirelessly to make HuskyTHON 2026 better than ever before.

HuskyTHON is one of the top 10 dance marathons in the country and is the largest Children's Miracle Network Dance Marathon in the Northeast. In the last 26 years, HuskyTHON has raised over $15 million for Connecticut Children's, making it the largest fundraiser for the hospital. HuskyTHON 2025 raised $2,101,853.03 and we hope that 2026 will be even more successful.

The JonaTHONs program works with K-12 schools across the state to plan, implement, and host events or fundraisers at their own schools. The JonaTHONs Program was created in 2015 and has since evolved to include schools all over Connecticut in our efforts to raise both funds and awareness for Connecticut Children's! Our main goal is to encourage schools to host events that support our yearlong fundraising efforts and spread our message to a larger community. 

Contact our Co-Directors of JonaTHONs to get started! There are no fees or requirements to be a part of the program - all you need is some excited and motivated students, an advisor, and permission from the school! If you have your own idea for an event or need ideas, our JonaTHONs team is there to help every step of the way to make it happen. Interested in getting your school involved? Reach out to jonathons@huskython.org.

As long as you are in the Connecticut Children’s region, there are no restrictions! We are happy to work with any school that expresses interest in the program. Elementary schools, middle schools, and high schools are all encouraged to participate. As long as there is a teacher or faculty member willing to serve as the advisor and your school has given permission for us to work with you.

There are unlimited ways your school can fundraise! Some of our most popular fundraisers are Mini Dance Marathons, Spirit Weeks, Sports Tournaments, Carnivals, Pie-A-Teacher, Penny Wars—the list is endless! However your school wants to be involved is entirely up to you, we are here to support you and your students.

We have many resources available from both Connecticut Children’s and Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals! We have a JonaTHONs Fundraising Toolkit with specific fundraising ideas and everything you would need to host an event! Alongside the Co-Directors of JonaTHONs and 32 person Management Team, we have 20 dedicated JonaTHONs Captains who have a range of experiences in event planning, fundraising, recruitment, and communications who will work individually with your school to plan, implement, and host your events!

Mini-Marathons are modeled after HuskyTHON’s Night-Of event that culminates your school's efforts throughout the year. Mini-Marathon’s are our way of bringing the magic of HuskyTHON to your school community! Mini-Marathon activities include fun games, photo booths, and essentially a huge dance party!

The JonaTHONs program is a great way for your students to get involved with a local cause, Connecticut Children’s. It is a great way for students of any age to build personal development skills, connect with peers, and have a greater impact on their community! Your students may have been treated or know someone who has been treated by Connecticut Children’s. JonaTHONs provides a meaningful way for students to learn teamwork, creativity, and leadership, while making a lasting difference for kids who need it most!